Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    Korea Moves to Bolster Bank Governance and Director Independence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

    The FSS has signed a pact with regional banking groups to enhance outside director training and oversight.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Moves NDS-OM Applications to PRAVAAH Portal

    By Editors | 29/04/2026

    India’s central bank has shifted all access applications for its government securities platform to a digital portal, effective immediately.

    Structural Regulation

    KOFIA Launches Forum to Chart 10-Year Capital Market Blueprint

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    An industry-led forum will develop long-term growth strategies and policy recommendations aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and tackling the 'Korea Discount'.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    FSS Korea Overhauls Executive Pay Disclosure Rules

    By Editors | 29/04/2026

    The FSS has finalised rules requiring listed companies to link executive remuneration to corporate performance and provide greater detail on stock-based awards.

    Structural Regulation

    BlackRock Launches ASEAN Fund Under MAS’ EQDP Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    BlackRock launched a new systematic equity fund with a 50 percent Singapore allocation under the regulator's market development programme

    Trading & Investment

    Nasdaq Sets 6 December 2026 Launch Date for 23/5 Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

    The initiative aims to create an ‘Always-On’ market, enabling near-continuous trading of US equities that will overlap with business hours across APAC.

    AI Risk & Governance

    China to Require Approval for US Investment in Tech Firms - Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2026

    Regulators will restrict US capital in sensitive tech sectors without explicit government approval, a policy prompted by Meta’s now-blocked acquisition of AI startup Manus.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Widens Talent Pool for Futures Firm Auditors

    By Editors | 28/04/2026

    The FSC has amended rules to allow professionals with accounting firm audit experience to serve as internal auditors at futures firms.

    Structural Regulation

    Beijing Regulator Orders 205 Firms to Drop 'Financial Holding' Moniker

    By Editors | 28/04/2026

    The move is part of a broader campaign to enforce a strict licensing regime for financial holding companies established in 2020.

    Trading & Investment

    China Expands Southbound ETF Connect with Eight New Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

    The expansion brings the total number of eligible ETFs to 31 and introduces the first fund offering mainland investors access to Korean technology stocks.

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